Software Developer - musicMagpie

AO RETAIL LIMITED; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital retail company in Stockport is seeking a .NET Software Developer to enhance its Warehouse Management and Order Processing systems. You will focus on developing and maintaining robust applications while integrating third-party services. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with .NET technologies and a strong problem-solving mindset. The role includes working with Agile methodologies and contributing to continuous development practices. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Share save scheme

Employee Assistance Helpline

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in developing web-based applications using the Microsoft .NET framework.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable full-stack .NET applications.
• Design and implement APIs focused on microservice architecture.
• Conduct code reviews and promote high standards of code quality.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core

Web API

Entity Framework

JavaScript

React or Vue

MySQL

NoSQL

Git

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Problem-solving

Job description

As a .NET Software Developer within the Warehouse Services team at musicMagpie, your core responsibility is to analyse system requirements and effectively prioritise development tasks. You will be expected to write clean, maintainable, and testable code using .NET programming languages. You will play a key role in the development and enhancement of our Warehouse Management and Order Processing systems, which are critical to the success of our Buy, Sell, and Rent services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable full-stack .NET applications that support business operations, courier systems, and WMS functionality.
• Design and implement APIs with a focus on microservice architecture and efficient API management.
• Write clean, testable, secure, and efficient code following SOLID principles and modern design patterns.
• Develop technical specifications and system architecture in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Interface with third-party platforms and services through robust API integrations.
• Utilise database technologies including MySQL and NoSQL solutions to support application data needs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and contribute to backlog refinement.
• Conduct code reviews, refactor legacy code, and promote high standards of code quality across the team.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and contribute to continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems to ensure performance, reliability, and uptime.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and contribute to the development of operational procedures.
• Use Git and source control tools effectively to manage codebase and collaboration.
• Mentor junior developers and support knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and propose improvements to enhance system performance and developer productivity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in developing web-based applications using the Microsoft .NET framework.
• Proficient in C#, with hands-on experience in ASP.NET Core, Web API, and Entity Framework.
• Solid understanding of front-end development, including JavaScript and modern frameworks such as React or Vue.
• Practical experience working with both relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and NoSQL technologies.
• Competent in using Git for source control and collaborative development.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the ability to contribute effectively within iterative development cycles.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in ecommerce or related digital retail environments.
• Exposure to warehousing or logistics systems and workflows.
• Understanding of desktop application development using technologies such as WinForms or WPF.
• Familiarity with courier API integrations (e.g., DPD, Royal Mail) and related logistics interfaces.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Holiday purchase scheme on top of your above statutory allowance!
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Share save scheme.
• Discounts across the musicMagpie product range.
• Making a difference – 2 days paid leave for volunteering at a charity of your choice.
• Health & wellbeing – Employee Assistance Helpline (EAP) & access to mental health first aiders and much more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.